Description[]
The '35 Classic Caddy is a Hot Wheels licensed model designed by Larry Wood. It is modeled after the Cadillac Series 355. The Cadillac Series 355 was manufactured by Cadillac from 1931 to 1935. They were 8-cylinder cars, sold in several models: a 2-door club coupe, a 2-door convertible, 4-door convertible, a 4-door sedan a 4-door town car and a 4-door limousine.
The 1935 Model 355E was divided into three series, the Series 10, 20 and 30. Bodies on the Series 10 and 20 were built by coachbuilder Fisher and on the Series 30 by coachbuilder Fleetwood. Styling emphasized streamlining, including concealment of all chassis features except the wheels. Body construction was improved for better insulation against engine heat and reduction of engine, road and wind noise. The grille was V-shaped and sloping, set into a painted shell. Although restricted use of chrome was a feature of the overall ornamentation, a chrome plated radiator shell was available as an option. Horns and radiator filler cap were concealed under the hood. Teardrop Guide Multibeam headlights were mounted on streamlined supports attached to the fenders. Parking lamps were mounted on the headlight supports. Airfoil shaped fenders were brought low over the chassis. The hood sills were high with the entire fender shape molded into the radiator shell. A curious horizontal crease broke the nose contour of the fenders. Hoods extending nearly to the windshield carried shutter-type louvers in the side panel.
The diecast model features two spare tires with covers, an open driver's compartment and an enclosed passenger compartment. The model has the distinct grille and hood louvers.
Versions[]
The '35 Classic Caddy has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type | Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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1982 | Mainline | Beige w/ Beige fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Brown | BW | 3252 | Hong Kong or Malaysia | ![]() | ||
1983 | Mainline | Maroon w/ Maroon fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Brown | WWBW | 3252 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
Burgundy | BW | ![]() | ||||||||||
1986 | Mainline | Metalflake Dark Blue w/ Dark Purple fenders | No Tampos | Zamac | Clear | Tan | WWBW | 2529 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
52 | 1987 | Classics | ||||||||||
1989 | Classics | |||||||||||
Amber | ![]() | |||||||||||
1989 | Classics | Met. Silver w/Pink Plastic fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | WWBW | 1543 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
44 | 1990 | Mainline | Metalflake Dark Blue w/ Dark Purple fenders | No Tampos | Zamac | Clear | Tan | WWBW | 2529 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
1990 | California Custom | Gold Chrome w/Dark Blue Plastic fenders | Blue and White "Studio Limo" tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Red | WWBW | 3371 | Malaysia | ![]() | ||
Gold Chrome w/Gold Chrome Plastic fenders | ||||||||||||
1992 | Classic Collection 5-Pack | Metalflake Dark Blue w/ Dark Purple fenders | No Tampos | Zamac | Clear | Tan | WWBW | 1629 | Malaysia | Identical to 2529 GIFT PACK (5pk) 2 different sets with same name only in 1 set |
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1993 | Museum of American Heritage Promo | White w/Blue Plastic fenders | Blue and Red "Museum of American Heritage" tampos | ZAMAC | Clear | Blue | WWBW | 4901 | Malaysia | |||
White w/Red Plastic fenders | ||||||||||||
361 | 1995 | Trea$ure Hunt 9/12 |
Metalflake Green w/Green Plastic fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | Gold PC6 | 13357 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
1995 | Service Merchandise Classic American Car Collection | Chrome w/Chrome Plastic fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Red | RLBW | 14021 | Malaysia | |||
1996 | American Classics 3-Pack | Metalflake Green w/Metalflake Green Plastic fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Gray | DDRR | 16262 | Malaysia | Black running boards | ||
44 | 1996 | Mainline | Metalflake Blue w/Black Plastic fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | 5SP | 2529 | Malaysia | ||
1997 | Mainline | SB | ||||||||||
695 | 1998 | Tropicool 3/4 |
Red with Black fenders | "Jammin' Tours" tampos | ZAMAC | Tinted (Smoke) | Tan | 3SP | 18777 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
LW | ||||||||||||
5SP | ![]() | |||||||||||
1999 | Show Biz 5-Pack | Metalflake Dark Purple | Silver, Black, White "Aldo's Tuxedo Rental" | ZAMAC | Tinted (Grey) | Black | LW | 21078 | Thailand | |||
1999 | FAO Schwarz Classic Collection 8-Pack | Metalflake Burgundy with Red Fenders | Silver Hot Wheels logo on both fenders | ZAMAC | Clear | Tan | WWDDRR | 23323 | Thailand | Matte Black top, FAO Schwarz Exclusive | ![]() | |
115 | 2001 | Mainline | Metalflake Gold | White, Metalflake Red "35 CADILLAC" | ZAMAC | Clear | White | LW | 50645 | Malaysia | Named 1935 Cadillac | |
122 | 2003 | Mainline | Metalflake Dark Green w/ Black fenders | Silver HW logo on right side | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | LW | 57097 | Malaysia | Named 1935 Cadillac | ![]() |
191 | 2004 | Pride Rides | Purple | Black and White flames on roof and hood | ZAMAC | Tinted (Smoke) | Silver | 3SP | B3788 | Thailand | ||
10SP | ![]() | |||||||||||
155 | 2005 | Mainline | Gold with black fenders | None | ZAMAC | Clear | White | LW | H9063 | Malaysia | ![]() | |
2007 | Fright Cars | Black with Dark Red fenders | White, Orange and Red flames on sides and hood | ZAMAC | Tinted (Red) | Red | WWRRBNG | M3076 | Thailand | ![]() | ||
2007 | Fright Cars | Light Green with Black fenders | Olive Green, Yellow and Black flames on sides and hood | ZAMAC | Tinted (Yellow) | Black | LW | L7883 | Thailand | Target Exclusive | ![]() | |
2009 | Valentine's | Flat Black with Metalflake Red fenders | Black, Silver, and Gold tampos that make up hearts on sides and hood | ZAMAC | Tinted (Red) | Milky Yellow | Gold 10SP | N8575 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive Base code(s): A45 |
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2009 | Valentine's | Pearl White with Gray fenders | Gray, Black and Gold tampos tampos that make up hearts on sides and hood | ZAMAC | Clear | Black | Gold 10SP | N8294 | Malaysia | Target Exclusive found in single card or 6 pack. Base code(s): A41 |
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2012 | Cars of the Decades 1/32 |
Black over Metalflake Olive with Dark Gray fenders | Dark Gray scallop on sides, Olive stripe on hood | ZAMAC | Clear | White | LW | W3993 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ![]() | |
2012 | MEA Dinner Dance | Black w/ Red Roof | Gold Pinstripes all over | ZAMAC | Clear | White | Whitewall Gold RRWSP | N/A | Malaysia | "A Holiday Rendezvous" | ![]() |